An outbreak of a disease occurs, and a scientist at the center for disease control (cdc) is in charge of determining the cause. she is studying the microorganism that is believed to be responsible for the disease. which of the following would be the most to the scientist?
pasteur's germ theory of disease
koch's postulates
redi's experiment
john snow's map

the answer that best describes the relative refractory period in the neuron is the resting membrane potential is restored, but concentrations of sodium and potassium are not restored to their original state.

the refractory period is the time during which another stimulus given to the neuron will not lead to a second potential. thus, because na+ channels are inactivated during this time, additional depolarizing stimuli do not lead to new action potentials.  

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it would lead to upper respiratory infections and pneumonia.